Spanish language and culture festival, until October 19th 2008 @ Alliance

The Embassy of Spain presents a Spanish Language and Culture Festival showcasing Spanish heritage through photographic, poster and art exhibitions and award winning films. ntil October 19th 2008 at the Alliance Française, ground floor and auditorium
Film shows: weekdays: 6pm and weekend 3 and 6pm, Entrance free

Wed. 15/10, 6pm
EL ABUELO (1998), Drama, 2h27
A grandfather returns to Spain, after visiting the US during the Gold Rush and losing his fortune to find out which of his late son’s two daughters is his true granddaughter.

Thu. 16/10, 6pm
LOS LUNES AL SOL, 2002, Drama, 1h53
The story of people who spend Mondays under the sun, unemployed who once worked in a dockyard.

Fri. 17/10, 6pm
DJAS DE FUTBOL, 2003, Comedy, 1h58
An uplifting film about the power of sport and friendship.

Sat. 18/10, 3pm
SOLDADOS DE SALAMINA, 2003, Drama, 1h52
A novelist tracks down the details of a true story from the last days of the Spanish Civil War. The writer, Rafael Sanchez Mazas who sided with the fascists during the war, faced a firing squad but managed to escape. The novelist pieces together the fragments of the story and uncovers truths about her country and its history

Sat. 18/10, 6pm
EL OTRO LADO DE LA CAMA, 2002, Comedy, 1h54
Two couples entwine on their search for love.

Sun. 19/10, 3pm
YOUR LIFE IN 65 MINUTES, 2006, Comedy, 1h40
When a trio of lifelong buddies living in Barcelona read an obituary of a man they believe to be an old friend, they soon set out to pay their respects, in this hilarious movie of mistaken identity.

Sun. 19/10, 6pm
AMATES, 1998, Romance, 1h42
A story of Ana and Otto’s passionate and secret love.